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This is such a nice idea!
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Hello All. I’m extremely new to blogging and I would really like it if you could perhaps give me some advice on how to set up my blog because I’m truly clueless. I feel like blogging is a good way to practice my writing skills and get my opinions on topic out, so I made a blog. It’s also a very helpful way to not feel isolated in the holidays.
My blog will have many creative posts up as soon as I can work out how, in case Politics and emotions bore you. Thank you very much for taking the time to read this and possibly even looking at my first post. Thank you.
https://3soyo.wordpress.com/2017/08/04/my-thoughts/
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I liked your post; however, the colors/font seem a bit bland in my opinion. If you like it, by any means keep it that way. It’s your site, you can do whatever you want. I can check anything else if you want me to.
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Is there any way you could message me privately? I’d love some help to create a better site. Thank you for looking at my blog, it’s very much appreciated.
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Not on here unfortunately. You can email me (lewist13@student.wpunj.edu), dm on Twitter, message me on Goodreads, or even text me, lol. I’m always down to help.
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Good post, I enjoyed reading it. Very honest 🙂
As for the look of your blog, yes, it could use a bit of work. Your blog title and tagline are very good – they need to played up with a nice header. The background color should be white or very, very pale grey…this will make the text easier to read. And I prefer text that’s a bit more bold-looking than typewriter font.
It looks like “TizzyMatic” has offered to help you. If you need further help on customizing your blog, feel free to use the contact form on my blog at:
https://midnightsage.com/get-in-touch/
Keep up the great writing!
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https://hannahlucyblogsbooks.wordpress.com/2017/07/19/10-of-my-favourite-books-that-you-must-read/
Hello everyon 🙂 I started my blog a couple of weeks ago and will mainly focus on reading and lifestyle posts – so if thats your thing, I would appreciate it if you gave me a chance :). In my first post I wrote about my 10 favourite books x
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Your first post was appealing to look at. In no time, you’ll find your complete blogging style. Probably even look back at how you used to write like, “what in the world?”, lol.
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Thank you 🙂 and haha I’m sure I will. I always look back at things I used to do and think that 🙂
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Love the colors and header image! Instant attention grabber
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Thank you 🙂 x
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Loved your post. I am currently getting back I to reading in my free time since I finally have a break so I will take you up on some of your recommendations! Hope to hear more from you. 😊
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A great first post 😊 You mentioned a lot of great books and you write about them with a lot of enthusiasm 👍
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Hello!
I started my site and wrote my very first blog post last week 😁! I’m currently working on publishing my first Children’s book, so it’s just a little about my journey to where I am today. I’m still working on my site, and will be updating it as I go! Thanks for checking out my post! https://natashabrenko.wordpress.com/2017/07/27/why-im-here/
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Hi Everyone!
Today is my first day at blogging and I wrote down my first post – it was liberating in the most beautiful sense. Looking forward to read different blogs and spread my essence of blogging in this world out here. Please feel free to share your thoughts on my first post: https://courageframes.wordpress.com/2017/08/04/stop-and-breathe/
Have a beautiful rest of Friday!
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Hello everybody!! So I uploaded my first ever blog post on Monday and I’ve already uploaded two others as I have enjoyed it so much!! However I am still having a bit of trouble searching and finding other blogs for me to read and like so this is a perfect opportunity. My first blog post is more of an introduction so I would recommend either my second which is a q and a for those who like to read or a holiday throwback post for those more visual. However I will leave a link to my blog and if anyone wants me to check their blog out feel free to comment as I’m more than happy too. Looking forward to getting to know all✨☺️
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Welcome!
The link in your profile here is incorrect, so no one will be able to find your blog by clicking on your name. Here’s your site: https://hihiukeikipaisley.wordpress.com/
You can update the link in your profile here: https://wordpress.com/me/public-profile/
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hihiu keiki – flip flops, fairy lights, frilly socks and feminist fights 🙂
https://hihiukeikipaisley.wordpress.com/
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Hi everyone! I started my blog last Friday and it’s mostly just about my personal life and opinions. I’d love for anyone to check it out and maybe give some feedback! 🙂 Here’s a post I wrote about how I found confidence in myself: https://angelahasthoughts.wordpress.com/2017/07/28/how-i-learned-to-be-confident/
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love the theme and the social media links you have on the sidebar!
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Aw haha thanks so much for checking it out!:)
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I adore reading about other people’s experiences and you do a nice job capturing yours. Nice work!
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Thank you so much!!❤️
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Hello everyone, I started blogging few days ago. Here’s my first post, I hope to get feedbacks about what you think.
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What an amazing idea! I have just started blogging, a big step for me.
https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/67871688/posts/1548807377
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Welcome 🙂
I noticed that you still have some placeholder text in your blog’s sidebar, over to the right of your posts — you can remove or edit that by going view one of your posts, then going to My Site > Customize > Widgets. Look for the Text Widget!
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Hi, thanks you for that, I will do that. ☺
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Welcome 🙂
I noticed that you still have some placeholder text in your blog’s sidebar, over to the right of your posts — you can remove or edit that by going to My Site > Customize > Widgets. Look for the Text Widget!
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This is so beautifully written! I really enjoyed your way of writing! And I personally think the idea of wailing wall to be better because I’m the kind of person who hates to cry in front of people.
Have a nice week ahead Shivani!
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Thank you. May be you’ll like what I had to say on happiness and grief
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Sure I will.. I ll be waiting for your future posts!
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Hello lol ,🤓
https://thelostpoet559.wordpress.com
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also, make sure you check out my second post!!💓
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Welcome 🙂
I noticed that you still have some placeholder text in your blog’s sidebar, over to the right of your posts — you can remove or edit that by going to My Site > Customize > Widgets. Look for the Text Widget!
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Thnx! I’m new to this.. but it’s not new to me writing.. I usually just write whatever.
Thank you Michelle! Appreciate it! ☺
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I haven’t really been navigating yet. So I’m about to discover your instructions. Thnx Michelle!
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Where can i find that? Lol..
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When you log in to WordPress.com on a computer, “My Site” is in the upper left corner. If you’re using the app, try using your phone’s browser to log in instead — there are a few things that are easier to do in the browser.
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Thnx Michelle! 🙂
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I’ll check that when I’m on the computer.
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And that’s why am a Lesbian – lemmyalpy
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Hi, and welcome!
We’re glad you’re so excited about your new blog (yay!), and that you shared your link here. We’d appreciate it if you didn’t leave multiple, identical comments linking to your blog — it’s considered a little spammy and we’ll remove the duplicates. The best way to get people to visit you is to visit them and/or leave them some meaningful feedback!
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Sorry am new am learning, I’ll take it on 🙂
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Hello! I’m just starting my WordPress journey and I have a lot to learn. Here is my first blog post about adopting my senior cat, Marmalade.
Thanks for reading!
https://madisonharner.com/2017/08/04/marmalade/
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Hi all! Just a short intro to me. I’ll be adding more in the future, looking forward to growing my blog along with yours!
Hello, it’s me. – charlottekate
https://charlottekatem.wordpress.com/2017/08/03/hello-its-me/
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Hey This is my first writing here please give it a read 🙂
https://wordpress.com/post/studiousgirl90.wordpress.com/17
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Welcome!
FYI: that link goes to your dashboard, which is private, so people won’t be able to see your site. The simplest way to get the public link is to go to your blog’s homepage and click on the post title. Then, copy the address you see in your browser’s address bar and use that.
Here’s your homepage: https://studiousgirl90.wordpress.com/
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OOpPs my bad. Thankyou for help though 🙂
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Hello everybody. This is my first WordPress comment. I have just finished my first blog. It feels like the first day at school…err…may I sit down now?
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Greetings! I’m Korei, and this is my blog I guess. It’s nothing in particular, and very quirky. Greetings!
Hello, interwebs!
Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Korei Celestara: mysterious cat-fox thingy/artist extraordinaire.
I’ve made blogs…
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This is my first real post aside from the intro! I’ll try and stay apolitical – I write everyday about everything and anything I think about during the day!
I’ll be checking a few of you out too – if you read mine then thank you! 😊💛✌
https://theselfaggrandizingblog.wordpress.com/2017/08/03/how-donald-trump-is-linked-to-a-4-year-old/
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mynameisjeff… Haha overused meme. Nevertheless, loving the write-up on how donald trump relates to a four-year-old, you managed to write your perspectives out in a very nice, and great way. (donald trump words, haha) Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!
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Cheers lad, I enjoy forcing overused memes! 😂 You’ll find out more about that in future posts. All I want bring to the table is something a little different and out of the ordinary… I’ll keep on going!
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Cheers haha England is my city
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Nick Crompton is my England
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Spectacular blog, loving the way that you bring out your posts, they are very nice, and very well written. Really love the style that you have when you bring out your posts. Great start. Nice pictures. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!
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Thanks a ton. It’s words like these that would keep us going ! Hope to bring out more smiles per post 🙂
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You are welcome. 😊😊😊
Hope you would visit my blog. Thank you. 😊😊😊
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I already did. And followed you too !! “Double agent” is so well written. Can imagine it happening 🙂
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haha thank you. 😊😊😊
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Your images are outstanding! Your words accompany by the imagery really is candy for my eyes. Can’t wait for more! 😊
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Thank you. It means so much! Loved your post “haze” by the way. Life altering decisions ARE really hard to make all by yourself. Hope you find your calling. We would sure be bringing out more, much thanks for the appreciation!
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Hello!! Brandy new blogger- starting a daily blog as a student in seminary. Please have a look: seektheway.wordpress.com
Cheers!
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Wonderful blog, your write-ups are very well written, they are very insightful as well as they are filled with veracity. Really love the theme that you have chosen for your blog. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!
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Feel free to edit the title of that text widget as well — you can call it whatever you like (or delete the title altogether), it doesn’t have to say “text widget.”
Welcome!
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Thank you for the tip!! I didn’t even notice that. I’ll take a look at it tonight 🙂
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https://learningtobedot.wordpress.com/
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Welcome 🙂
I noticed that you still have some placeholder text in your blog’s sidebar, over to the right of your posts — you can remove or edit that by going to My Site > Customize > Widgets. Look for the Text Widget!
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Hi everyone! My friend and I started our blog about 3 days ago, so we’re just getting our footing. Here’s my first post https://thenow.blog/2017/07/31/new-girl/
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Your pictures improved significantly in the recent post, the previous ones are very blurry. Loving the writings that you have on your blog, they are very insightful and very well written. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!
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Thank you for the feedback. New camera works wonders. We’re definitely working on our about me section.
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You are welcome. 😊😊😊
Hope you would visit my blog during your free times. Thank you. 😊😊😊
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And your about page is in need of info, you could edit it by pressing the customise button on your blog.
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Hey guys, I’m new to blogging and I’m really excitedabout this, my blog is about finding joy after a lifetime of sorrow, with poems at the end of each post. Looking forward to reading all your blogs and hoping you get a chance to visit my site on https://learningtobedot.wordpress.com/
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Hey I just started my blog the other day. I posted a few pages and everything seems to be going fine. Im slightly on the tech side but will blog about other topics as well. Check out my recent posts and let me know what you think. Any feedback is appreciated.
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Loving the techy style of your blog, and sometimes you do touch on other life topics, such as the jogging part, love that write-up, it is so relatable. A little footnote, your about page is in need of info, it can be edited by pressing the customise button on your blog. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!
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Hello! I’ve recently started blogging and would love to hear some feedback and tips on how to grow a successful blog. Thanks! 🙂
https://shimmerofsydney.wordpress.com/2017/07/21/first-blog-post/
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Spectacular lifestyle blog! Loving the writings and the photos that you have on your posts, they are very captivating, and they are all filled with veracity. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!
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Thank you!! I’m hoping to get better and better at my picture taking.
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You are welcome 🙂
Hope you would visit my blog during your free times. Thank you 🙂
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Hi there! Welcome to the lovely blogosphere. 😃 It seems like you’ve got loads of positive and energetic vibes!! Thank you for sharing your post. Your daughters are darling! 🙂 And all the best of getting into your chosen field; this is a time of excitement and nerves, but I’m sure you’ll do fine.
I think the best advise I may give you for growing a successful blog starts with always being you! From there, be mindful of the tags and categories you use for your posts (though do heed to the fact WordPress filters posts as spam if you use more than fifteen combined). If you’re ever stumped, give the daily post a try! Also, interact with your readers on the blog and interact with fellow bloggers here on First Friday and then over at the Community Pool on Mondays. Build an audience. Just remember you’re always blogging for yourself. You’ll do fine! (And I hope my rambling helped slightly.) All the best. 💫
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Thank you! I really appreciate the feedback. I had no clue about the spam posts! (I will be mindful of that) And I just really love taking pictures and I’m hoping that blogging will help me let out my creativity and also get better at taking pictures! Thanks for your help ☺️
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You’re most welcome! 😁
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Hi y’all. I’ve just recently started a funread blog and would appreciate it if you guys sussed it out. I write about whatever, whenever – but always make sure its entertaining for everyone!
https://joshuasjoint.wordpress.com
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Wonderful blog! Your writings are very intriguing, very detailed and very insightful. Really love the theme that you have chosen for your blog. Little tips, put some pictures on your posts, and show the excerpt of the post on your home page instead of showing the whole thing. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!
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Thank-you for the positive criticism my friend, I will certainly make use of your tips 🙂
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You are welcome. 😊😊😊
Hope you would visit my blog during your free times. Thank you. 😊😊😊
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Your writing style is nice.. enjoyed reading your posts!
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Hi. This is my third week. I plan on doing posts about drawings, Excel, R studio and graphic design. Im looking forward to connect with every each one of you!
https://themzn.com/2017/08/03/another-drawing/
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A wonderful mix of drawing and programming and graphic designing, loving the content that you provide on your blog, they are very informative, and very detailed, easily understood. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!
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Thank you so much man! Really appreciate it
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You are welcome. 😊😊😊
Hope you would visit my blog during your free times. Thank you. 😊😊😊
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Nice drawing 🙂
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I love your blog so far – immature starting off in the world of surface pattern designing and I’m looking for inspiration and blogs which inspire me to branch out and try new styles and I think your drawings will do just that 😃 I have started following you and I look forward to future posts 😃
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Thank you so much. And please continue the save the bees campaign! 😊
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the first post is the connector to the previous group, so it isn’t much of a post. check out the second post as that one may be more interesting, especially if you like tea https://wordpress.com/post/tao-talk.com/4
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Spectacular blog, the wide variety of content that you provide on your blog is very nice, and the way that you bring out some posts are very great. A little tip, if you are quoting some other people’s post, please do write a review or something to tip it off, it is not that good to just paste a link there and make it a post. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!
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Thank you for the compliments and thank you also for the valuable suggestion about the link as a standalone post. I’ll remember it as I go.
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You are welcome 🙂
Hope you would visit my blog during your free times. Thank you 🙂
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Welcome!
FYI: that link goes to your dashboard, which is private, so people won’t be able to see your site. The simplest way to get the public link is to go to your blog’s homepage and click on the post title. Then, copy the address you see in your browser’s address bar and use that.
Here’s your homepage: http://taotalkcom.wordpress.com/
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Thank you Michelle!
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https://tao-talk.com/2017/07/04/lovely-rooibos/
With Michelle’s guidance, here is the correct link to the first post. Thank you, Michelle!
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Hi y’all! I’m new to blogging and i’m excited to be here! I mainly blog about lifestyle, bullet journaling, DIYs and photography! Hope y’all enjoy my blog! 🙂
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Wow… Really love the art that you have on your blog, d.i.y. and your photos, they are very aesthetic, you put in so much time into your arts, and they are very beautiful. Great start. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!
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Thank you so much! That means so much to me! I try hard to make my blog as nice as possible and for you to take the time and look and comment about it is so nice! Thank you again! Love your blog!
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You are welcome 🙂
Hope you would visit my blog during your free times. Thank you 🙂
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Your writing comes across as very honest. It’s refreshing. Your photos are lovely too. Keep at it!
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Thank you! It means a lot to me that you took the time to look at my blog!
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